A European alternative to iCloud
Your photos, files, email, calendar and contacts in one place, on iPhone as well as Android, Windows or Linux. Hosted in the European Union.
Comparison
| Criterion | Orneos | iCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | 5 GB for files and photos, plus 2 GB for email | 5 GB for everything: photos, backups, email |
| Paid plans | Plus, 3 € per month: 100 GB, and 15 GB of email | iCloud+: 50 GB at €0.99, 200 GB at €2.99, 2 TB at €9.99 per month |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and browser | Made for iPhone, iPad and Mac; website and Windows app |
| Address | you@orneos.eu, or your own domain | you@icloud.com |
| Office and video | Online documents, Orneos Meet | Pages, Numbers, Keynote; FaceTime |
| Company | Scott-E (France) | Apple Inc., a US company |
| Hosting | France and Germany (OVHcloud, Contabo) | Data centres of Apple and its providers |
Public information, verified in October 2026. The plans of the services listed may change.
Why switch to Orneos
On all your devices
An iPhone and a Windows PC, a Mac and an Android phone: everything stays in sync.
Photos backed up
The phone app sends your photos to Orneos as soon as you take them.
Hosted in the EU
Your photos and files stay in the European Union.
Switch in three steps
Install the app
On your phone, install the app (Download page) and turn on automatic photo upload.
Copy your library
On a Mac or PC, download your iCloud photos and drop them into the Orneos folder.
Bring your contacts
On iCloud.com, export your contacts as vCard, then import the file into Orneos Contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Orneos work on iPhone?
Yes. Email, calendar and contacts are added to the iPhone apps in one go with the configuration profile from your space, and the Drive app recommended on the Download page backs up your photos.
Can I share with my family?
Each person has their own account and address. Folders, albums and calendars can be shared between accounts.
What happens to my photos on iCloud?
Nothing changes until you delete them. You can keep both while you check that everything is in Orneos.
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